Eileen Stein Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 The following is posted on behalf of: Katy Robertson Veterinary Genetics Laboratory University of California at Davis (530) 752-3864 krrobertson@ucdavis.edu ***** The Veterinary Genetics Lab (VGL) at UC Davis is recruiting DNA samples from dogs who have a known sensitivity to Ivermectin and related compounds. The VGL, in collaboration with Dr. Katrina Mealey of Washington State University, has developed a new test to determine if a dog is Ivermectin-sensitive or a carrier of the trait. Ivermectin sensitivity has long been reported in Collies, but it has also been reported in other breeds, including Border Collies. We have tested a large number of dogs from many breeds and have documented the mutation in several breeds, but we have not seen the mutation in the Border Collies. We would like cheek swab DNA samples from Border Collies that are suspected to be sensitive to Ivermectin or Immodium (one of the related compounds) so that we can determine if these dogs have the same mutation. At this point in our study we would like to obtain cheek swab DNA samples from dogs who are suspected of being sensitive to Ivermectin. If you can help us with our research, please contact: dogdna@vgl.ucdavis.edu or 530-752-3864 Thanks! For more information on Ivermectin-sensitivity in Collies, please see: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/announcements/ivermectin/dvm.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 Eileen, Will do! I have one of these dogs. I will also pass this on to my vet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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